- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Chandler Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187003306
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Online Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 294
- students enrolled
Chandler Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Online Academy ranks #1 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187003306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Chandler Online Academy shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 040187003306 · Chandler, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 7.9:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Chandler Online Academy shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Chandler Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 294
Chandler Online Academy
294 students
What this shows Chandler Online Academy reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Online Academy compares
Chandler Online Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 54% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 5% in Arizona - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Chandler Online Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Online Academy
How many students attend Chandler Online Academy?
Chandler Online Academy has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Online Academy is 7.9:1, which is 54% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Online Academy is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Online Academy?
Chandler Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chandler Online Academy rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Online Academy ranks #1 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Chandler Online Academy, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.